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10 of the Most Popular Types of Fire Chief Jobs in 2026

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To become a fire chief, you first need a high school diploma or GED certificate, though some jobs insist on having an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in fire science or a related field. In fire-specific education programs, you will study fire science and emergency first responder care to gain the skills and qualifications you need. Years of firefighting and emergency response experience are also vital to success in this job. To become a fire chief, you may need various certifications, such as hazardous material training and an EMT certification, depending on your state and local regulations.

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Top Types Of Fire Chief Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Fire Chief positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Tcfp

    Salary range: $58,500 - $123,000

    Tcfp is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Tcfp jobs pay between $58,500 (25th percentile) and $123,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tcfp job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Fire Investigator

    Salary range: $54,500 - $80,000

    A fire investigator investigates the cause of fires, particularly when arson is suspected. Fire investigators examine the crime scene, process latent print samples, gather evidence using collection tools, interview witnesses, process the evidence collections, and report their findings to law enforcement agencies. A fire investigator examines the crime scene and determines how the fire started. Similar roles include arson investigator, firefighter, and forensic science technician.

  • Fire Fighter

    Salary range: $45,500 - $69,000

    Firefighters respond to emergency fire calls. They monitor phones and radios for emergencies, drive fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, put out fires, and find and rescue victims in burning buildings or other emergency situations. Many firefighters are also paramedics and may be called to assist on emergency medical calls.

  • 2Nd Battalion

    Salary range: $76,000 - $114,000

    2Nd Battalion is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 2Nd Battalion jobs pay between $76,000 (25th percentile) and $114,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 2Nd Battalion job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Contract Fire Chief

    Salary range: $78,000 - $124,000

    Contract Fire Chief is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Contract Fire Chief jobs pay between $78,000 (25th percentile) and $124,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Contract Fire Chief job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Fire Training Chief

    Salary range: $78,000 - $124,000

    Fire Training Chief is a typical job search query Most salaries for Fire Training Chief jobs pay between $78,000 (25th percentile) and $124,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Fire Training Chief job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Live In Overseas Fire Chief

    Salary range: $78,000 - $124,000

    Live In Overseas Fire Chief is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Live In Overseas Fire Chief jobs pay between $78,000 (25th percentile) and $124,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Live In Overseas Fire Chief job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cal Fire Law Enforcement

    Salary range: $38,500 - $62,500

    Cal Fire Law Enforcement is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cal Fire Law Enforcement jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $62,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Cal Fire Law Enforcement job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Assistant Fire Chief

    Salary range: $54,000 - $111,500

    Assistant Fire Chief is a typical job search query Most salaries for Assistant Fire Chief jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $111,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Assistant Fire Chief job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Prescribed Fire

    Salary range: $38,000 - $81,500

    Prescribed Fire is a common job search query. Most salaries for Prescribed Fire jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $81,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Prescribed Fire job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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